With Winning in Mind by Lanny Bassham is one of the most influential applied sport-psychology books ever written. Grounded in Bassham’s experience as an Olympic gold medalist and elite mental coach, the book introduces a clear, repeatable mental system for winning under pressure. Its core message is that performance is a byproduct of self-image, beliefs, and trained mental habits, not talent alone. Practical, direct, and unapologetically outcome-focused, this book has become a foundational text across precision sports, including shooting, golf, and motorsport.

Main Sections of the Book

• Mental Management Fundamentals – Self-image, belief systems, mindset
• Thought & Emotion Control – Handling pressure, stress, and fear
• Performance Execution – Staying process-focused in competition
• Training the Mind – Structured mental habits and reinforcement
• Winning Philosophy – Responsibility, confidence, and commitment

Why This Book Still Matters

• Introduced a system, not just motivation
• Easily transferable across sports
• Especially powerful for precision and judged sports
• Ideal for athletes who perform well in training but struggle in competition

As a coach, I often say: this book doesn’t just teach you how to think—it teaches you how to train thinking.

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